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December 23 2021 SilcoTek

Our Year in Review 2021

2021 was kind of a meh year. But we've got plenty of things to brag about! Read about our achievements in our year in review. Our Year in Review 2021 2021 was a bit of a broken record for many of us....

December 17 2021 SilcoTek

Christmas May Be A Little Late This Year

A cellphone accidently left on "record" discovers the secret behind a Marketing Team Christmas lunch. Christmas May Be A Little Late This Year We take a break from our normal blog topics to tell a...

December 10 2021 SilcoTek

Nobel Prize Laureate Visits SilcoTek to Discuss Scientific Achievement

A team from MIT, including Dr. Rai Weiss, came to SilcoTek recently to discuss advances in gravitational astronomy, LIGO, and how SilcoTek can help with future projects. Nobel Prize Laureate Visits...

December 03 2021 SilcoTek

How to Pick the Right Coating for Your Application

Sometimes selecting the right coating can be a real head-scratcher. Here are some tips about things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. How to Pick the Right Coating for...

November 26 2021 SilcoTek

How SilcoTek Builds Quality into CVD Coatings

We discuss SilcoTek's CVD coating process and how quality is built into our company. How SilcoTek Builds Quality into CVD Coatings In this blog post you will learn: How SilcoTek's quality system is...

November 19 2021 Process Analytical

Tips for Improved Gas Delivery System Performance

We discuss tips on how to prevent gas regulator failures in spec gas and chemical process gas delivery systems. Tips for Improved Gas Delivery System Performance Gas regulators are at the forefront...

November 12 2021 Corrosion

The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality

We discuss how metal contamination can effect food quality, oxidation, and proteins. Learn how silicon barrier coatings prevent metal contamination. The Impact of Metal Contamination on Food Quality...

November 05 2021 Corrosion

Corrosion Resistance of Electropolished and Coated Stainless Compared

We tested and compared the corrosion resistance of coated, uncoated, and electropolished stainless steel. The results show a clear winner and supports the idea that more is more. Corrosion Resistance...

October 29 2021 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

How to Improve Stainless Steel Filters

Metal filter problems like corrosion, pore occlusion, and surface reactivity can lead to high maintenance costs, process failures or product contamination. Lets's discuss how to prevent common filter...